Known as one of the most recognizable pro-wrestling announcers, Mene Gene started in the wrestling business working for AWA from 1970 – 1983. Okerlund joined the WWE in 1984, and worked for the company until 1993.

Gene Okerlund worked for World Championship Wrestling from 1993 – 2001, and returned the WWE shortly after WCW was purchased by Vince McMahon.

Okerland was inducted in the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2006, The New England Wrestling Hall Of Fame in 2015, and The Pro Wrestling Hall Of Fame in 2016.

Okerlund was signed to a WWE Legends deal, and made his last television appearance last January at the RAW 25th Anniversary.